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Binish Balan

Cluster Head
Chennai
Binish  Balan

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at HDFC Bank Limited, excelling in sales and team leadership. Proven track record in driving market share growth and optimizing financial health. Skilled in cross-functional team coordination and innovation, with a strong foundation in Linux Administration. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence and achieving ambitious targets.

Overview

21
years of professional experience

Work History

HDFC Bank Limited

Cluster Head
10.2015 - Current

Job overview

Led HDFC's communications. Payment solutions managed sales in TN and KL regions, acquired corporates for expense management, and targeted 100% wallet share capture.

Handling the large-market portfolio for the Tamil Nadu region for commercial payment solutions.

  • Built a culture of excellence within the team by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and celebrating success.

Sistema Shyam Teleservices Limited, MTS

Retail Area Manager . Senior Specialist
06.2013 - 09.2015

Job overview

Led Retail sales & Modern Trade for MTS, enhancing market reach • Managed distributors, optimizing financial health & retail ROI • Drove sales via ISRs/DSRs at Franchise Retail Outlets for MTS

ICICI Bank Limited

Assistant Manager Commercial Cards
10.2009 - 06.2013

Job overview

• Oversaw HPCL's Commercial Card operations in Kerala, enhancing regional market presence. • Managed UAE Exchange Card and Gi.

Card business across the Kerala territory: Drove growth for ICICI Bank's Retail Chain (153 outlets), focusing on Commercial Card sales. Expanded the network, increased shelf space, and diversified the product range for market share gain.

Unitech Wirless South Pvt. Ltd. (Uninor)

Deputy Manager
10.2009 - 08.2012

Job overview

• Led distribution in South Kerala. • Managed distributors, retail stores, ISRs, and DSRs for maximum sales.

  • Revenue Achievement: Attain the cluster's budgeted revenue targets across all VIBS (Vodafone Idea Business Services, implied) products from allocated headquarters accounts.
  • Customer Relationship Management: Take ownership of the internal coordination required to ensure seamless service delivery, project completion, and overall customer satisfaction..

Tata Tele Services Ltd

Channel Sales Manager
02.2007 - 09.2009

Job overview

• Led Tata Tele sales & distribution in cochin • Managed distributors, ISRs/DSRs for max sales • Handled 9 stores with sales of ?9.2cr • Strategized for market share & customer relation

  • New Account Acquisition: Successfully onboard new 'hunting' accounts as per targets for both Mobility and FLX, generate initial monthly revenues, and transition them into the farming category.
  • Sales Pipeline Management: Actively participate in generating a robust sales pipeline for large opportunities across Mobility, Fixed Line Data, and Voice services.

Kuwait Airways (Kuwait Avation Service Company) KASCO

Cargo Dispatcher
05.2006 - 01.2007

Job overview

  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking
  • Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
  • Managed customer baggage dispatch • Led full Recruitment Life Cycle • Prepared effective MIS reports

Reliance Infocomm

Store Manager
02.2005 - 04.2006

Job overview

• Oversaw sales, operations and promotions • Managed cash, store, and office admin • Coordinated logistics and order fulfilment • Aided in client talks and RFP conversions

  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.

Education

Bhartiyar University
Coimbatore

BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
04.2001

University Overview

Bachelor of Computer Applications


Study programming in C, C++, Java, and Python, alongside Database Management Systems (DBMS), Data Structures, and Operating Systems.

Skills

Innovation and creativity

Timeline

Cluster Head

HDFC Bank Limited
10.2015 - Current

Retail Area Manager . Senior Specialist

Sistema Shyam Teleservices Limited, MTS
06.2013 - 09.2015

Assistant Manager Commercial Cards

ICICI Bank Limited
10.2009 - 06.2013

Deputy Manager

Unitech Wirless South Pvt. Ltd. (Uninor)
10.2009 - 08.2012

Channel Sales Manager

Tata Tele Services Ltd
02.2007 - 09.2009

Cargo Dispatcher

Kuwait Airways (Kuwait Avation Service Company) KASCO
05.2006 - 01.2007

Store Manager

Reliance Infocomm
02.2005 - 04.2006

Bhartiyar University

BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
04.2001
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